In this episode of Business Extra, Abdulla bin Touq, Minister of Economy and Tourism, joins host Salim Essaid to discuss how the country is positioning itself as the global capital for start-ups and small and medium enterprises.
Mr bin Touq explains how new economic reforms, ownership laws and innovation frameworks have reshaped the business landscape, doubl ... Show More
Mar 4
How global energy security is being reshaped amid US-Israel and Iran attacks
Missiles are flying overhead and being intercepted in the Gulf region. Days after the US and Israel attacked Iran, it fired back, sending waves of ballistic missiles and drones towards Israeli and US targets, including assets in the Gulf. The escalation quickly spread to regional ... Show More
23m 46s
Feb 25
The Ramadan economy: How UAE consumers are spending in 2026
Ramadan is a time of self-reflection, generosity, community and family, but it is also a period of intense consumer spending. Even as people fast from morning until dusk, spending rises across food and retail. In 2026, how people spend is shifting, with more people staying home, ... Show More
24m 13s
Feb 11
Understanding Sovereign AI and why governments are racing to build it
A new phrase is quietly reshaping how governments, businesses and even militaries think about the future of power: Sovereign AI. The term is appearing in policy papers, billion-dollar infrastructure deals, and national strategies from Washington to Beijing and increasingly across ... Show More
21m 52s
Aug 2024
279-Aslak De Silva, CEO of Selfly Store, on AI in retail
Aslak De Silva, CEO of Selfly Store, discusses the innovative business model of intelligent vending machines and the use of AI in retail. The conversation covers topics such as the unique features of Selfly Store, the role of innovation in business, the impact of dynamic pricing, ... Show More
21m 7s
Oct 2024
AI Startups: The Next Big Thing
In this episode, Jaeden and Jamie discuss the latest trends in AI investment, highlighting key players and innovative startups that are shaping the future of technology. They explore the significance of funding in driving disruption across various industries, including finance, h ... Show More
13m 28s
Mar 2024
Live In Boca Raton with Lee Hodgkinson (Tadawul Saudi), Isabelle Girolami (LCH Limited), and Mark Beeston (Illuminate Financial)
In this special episode of the Innovators' Exchange podcast, recorded during the Futures Industry Association Conference in Boca Raton, Florida, Hiten interviews three guests: Lee Hodgkinson, Chief Strategy Officer at Tadawul Saudi; Isabelle Girolami, CEO of LCH Limited; and Mark ... Show More
47m 27s
Jul 2024
Investing In Pre IPO Companies, Building A Billion Dollar Business, And How To Get Access To Wall St Opportunities As A Main St Investor | Cole Shephard | Replay
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This episode features Cole Shepherd, who shares his transition from a corporate role in M&A at PWC in Hong Kong to entrepreneurship in Medellín, Colombia. It covers his ventures in distressed real estate and commodity trading, particularly in fre ... Show More
58m 14s
Apr 2025
Think Local, Build Global: Fadi Ghandour’s Blueprint for Scaling a Thriving Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
True impact isn’t measured by what you build for yourself—it’s defined by what you create for others.In this episode of Flavors of Ambition, we sit down with Fadi Ghandour, co-founder of Aramex and a trailblazer in Middle Eastern entrepreneurship, investment, and digital transfor ... Show More
37m 28s